hikingchick

I love love love hiking!!!! Hence my sign-in name! :wink: I started hiking in September & have lost over 30lbs so far! Hiking is not only great exercise but it leaves me feeling refreshed, refueled & stress-free. I hike 4-5 times a week, doing shorter 60/70 hikes during the week and longer 90/120 min hikes on wknds. I…

i like pure protein bars, they usually have 16-20g of protein & are lower in sugar. why not go to Ralph's or Stater Bros or your local national chain market and check out their nutrition aisle?? Be sure to go to the nutrition aisle because that's where you'll find single bars of various brands and flavors you can sample.…

the thing i love the most about my husband is his hugs. from the first hug goodnite until now, 18yrs later, when he hugs me i feel safe, warm, loved and like all is right with the world! he is the only person who has ever been able to make me feel this way. and to think, after a so-so first date, i almost didn't hug him…

have you looked into the "couch to 5k running plan?" this free website has many helpful tips and will have you running 3 miles in a couple months. Its gradual and easy to follow. good luck!

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ok i'm in!!! started it once before & then sprained my ankle. i'm ready to go again!!

why not try Subway??? $5 foot longs with whatever toppings you like and you can always eat half now & half later. change it up with ranch rice cakes or low cal soup or a side salad :smile:

why not try a hiking or walking group in your area?? by joining, you can usually meet like-minded people. good luck!

hi there. yes you can add housework!! go to the exercises tab and enter "cleaning." It'll give you 2 choices, either light or heavy cleaning. heavy cleaning is like when doing windows, cabinets and such, alot of heavy scrubbing. normal, everyday cleaning is considered light cleaning. happy cleaning! :wink:

i guess that would depend on how many calories have for breakfast. sometimes i do a 100 calorie bagel thin-toasted, 3 egg whites with my favorite cheese. you could also add reduced fat, lower sodium ham if u'd like. whole grain waffles with a Tbsp of 100 calorie syrup, or 3 palm size aunt jemina pancakes with the same…

hahaha all the time!!! thats soo funny that we do that :laugh: i just did it last night before dinner so i would know how much to serve myself vs how far i'd have to walk :tongue:

hi there. welcome to the wonderful world of mfp & congrats for making the decision to get healthy. you'll find this site to be extremely helpful with a wonderful range of support. good luck on this journey and feel free to add me if you'd like. :flowerforyou:

hahhaa just read what i posted. meant "inspiring stories"

welcome! you'll find lots of encouragement & inspiring here. good luck on your journey & remember to take it one day at time. so if you have a bad day, just suck it up, learn from it & start again. feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like :flowerforyou:

hi there, i'm already in my 40's and just realized that i'm not being the person i could be. i always thought there was time before i turned 40, so i totally get what you're going thru. i have finally decided that i am worth it; i'm worth letting the house go a bit so i can exercise daily; i'm worth not getting everything…

thx everyone, i will. and good luck to all of you too :smile:

hi crystal u can get there.! we all can get to our goal weight! the stories and pics of success on MFP will help inspire & motivate you to stay on track. startwith small changes that you can stick with and move forward from there, taking it a day at a time. YOU CAN DO THIS!! feel free to add me as a friend if u want :)

hi melissa. i semi-new, as i started MFP a few wks ago, then stopped & have now started again. I had to stop because i sprained my ankle doing jumping jacks for the dvd 30day shred. can u believe it?! jumping jacks!! how the heck do you explain that to the ppl at your work, let alone share that i'm dieting. good luck to…

great job!!! keep it up!!

just finished day 2 of wk 1 of 30DS & i'm happy to say that i did more than yesterday!

u'll need a mat if its on a hard surface & hand weights. i picked up a two 2lb weights at ross for $3.99 good luck when u start! I'm gonna go ahead & wait the 30 days. but its good to know i may not see results until after level 2. that way i won't get discouraged & know i need to wait until after that. Also good to know…

wtg!! great job!! keep up the hard work!

oh sooo glad to hear positive things about the 30DS!! i'm new to MFP & just started 30DS today! i recorded my weight, measurements & took "before" pics. my arms were already burning before i ever finished & my legs were trying to cramped up but i can't going. i'm looking forward to taking measurements again in 30 days.…

wow!! wtg!!! u've done a great job and i hope i can to